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Glenside Elementary School vs. Green Valley Elementary School

Should you attend Glenside Elementary School or Green Valley Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Glenside Elementary School
500 Lackawanna St
Reading, PA 19601
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Green Valley Elementary School
270 Green Valley Road
Reading, PA 19609
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 263 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Glenside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 522 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Green Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
K-5
Total Students
263 students
522 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Glenside Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Green Valley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Glenside Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Green Valley Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Glenside Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Green Valley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Glenside Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Reading School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Green Valley Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wilson School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2448 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#1527 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Glenside Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Green Valley Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
46%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Glenside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Reading School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Green Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wilson School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
51%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Glenside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Reading School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Green Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wilson School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Glenside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Reading School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Green Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wilson School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Glenside Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Green Valley Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
20
-
Kindergarten Students
54
80
Grade 1 Students
53
65
Grade 2 Students
49
107
Grade 3 Students
47
92
Grade 4 Students
40
88
Grade 5 Students
-
90

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Glenside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Reading School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Green Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wilson School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
87%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Glenside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Reading School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Green Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wilson School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Glenside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Reading School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Green Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wilson School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
2%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Glenside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Reading School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Green Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wilson School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Glenside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Reading School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Green Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wilson School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.24
0.45
This chart showcases the diversity score of Glenside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Reading School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Green Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wilson School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
26%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Glenside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Reading School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Green Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wilson School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
(13-14 School Year Data)
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Glenside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Reading School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Green Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wilson School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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